MEET A GROW STAFF MEMBER: Art Vanden Enden
Here we introduce our valuable GROW staff who brings Landscape Ontario’s GROW Training Programs to you.
Art Vanden Enden
What is your role in the GROW Program?
Technical Instructor for the GROW New Entrant Training Program
What do you like most about your work in horticulture and landscaping?
I love working with plants, and people that are interested in plants and gardening.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Having recently retired, I get to enjoy hiking, biking, gardening, exploring, and traveling with my wife. I also enjoy long-distance running.
What is a plant that you would like to GROW?
That's a really tough question. It's actually a question I like to ask people. Currently, my new focus has been on growing various vegetables in raised containers and pots in my backyard. I like trying things that are not typically grown in containers or planters. Last year I had success with green onions, leeks, and spinach, along with various tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and herbs. There is nothing like garnishing a meal with freshly grown, hand-picked herbs!